It's an issue that ugly, embittered old men like me haven't had to face during our lifetimes, but over at CiF, the lovely Kia Abdullah bemoans people's obsession with her looks rather than her brains:

Being a petite 5ft1in has its advantages: I always have plenty of leg room on long-haul flights; I can buy clothes from the cheaper teenage ranges on the high street; and I can usually extricate myself from difficult situations with a well-placed smile.

On the other hand, people often assume that I'm young, dumb, or a bit of both. First glances show long hair and big eyes, not the first-class computer science degree or the two published novels.

So you'd probably expect her to promote her novels and her degree on her website, and perhaps play down her looks?  Maybe put the Mensa membership up front?

Guess again:

I guess she knows which side her bread is buttered after all.

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